The Nigerian Army has announced that applications are still ongoing for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC), inviting eligible Nigerians, both civilians and serving military personnel to apply for commission into the Nigerian Army.
According to the announcement posted on X on Thursday, applicants must be Nigerian citizens, male or female, between the ages of 23 and 27 by 9th January 2026.
It stated that interested candidates must be physically, mentally, and medically fit in line with the Nigerian Army’s standards, and will serve only in the Combat Arms and Combat Support Arms after successful training and commissioning.
The Army further noted that tertiary credentials obtained from 2017 till date will be considered.
‘For free applications and more information, visit the Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal at www.recruitment.army.mil.ng. Sign up and upload your passport photograph, educational certificates and birth certificate or declaration of age, BVN, NIN and Certificate of State of Origin, amongst others,’ it stated.
Applicants are also advised to follow the online prompt, complete the free application, and print out an online-generated photo slip or card.
The Army said all applications must be completed and submitted between Thursday, 9th October and Wednesday, 12th November 2025.
‘For further information, please call 0817-926-9294 or 0810-995-9294 between 0800 to 1800 hours daily,’ the announcement added.